Events
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Jun 20
Garden to Table Summer Workshop Series
June 20, 2025 – August 22, 2025 Taylor Community Library 12303 Pardee Rd, Taylor, MI 48180
In this hands-on program, youth will explore the journey of food from seed to plate! Participants will learn how to plant and care for a garden, harvest fresh produce, and turn their homegrown ingredients into simple, healthy meals.
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Jul 11
Veteran Farmer Conference
July 11, 2025 – July 12, 2025 The Farmstead Inn & Conference Center, 370 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565
This two-day conference provides meaningful educational workshops, practical training, and networking opportunities designed specifically for veteran farmers, agricultural professionals, and caregivers.
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Jul 12
Growing Beverage Botanicals Blom Meadworks
July 12, 2025 1:00PM – 2:00PM Bløm Mead + Cider 100 S 4th Ave Suite 110 Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Join us in the taproom as we learn from two experts about how to grow lavender, basil, and strawberries to use safely in your summertime drinks from two experts.
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Jul 14
Michigan Cottage Food Law
July 14, 2025 – December 10, 2025 Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Jul 14
Michigan Cottage Food Law
July 14, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Jul 17
MSU Tollgate Garden Open House
July 17, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377
Tollgate Farm's Garden Open House offers visitors the chance to view over 20 beautiful gardens on a 160-acre property
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Jul 28
Moving Beyond Cottage Food
July 28, 2025 – November 3, 2025 Zoom Webinar
Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.
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Jul 28
Moving Beyond Cottage Food - July 28, 2025
July 28, 2025 2:00PM – 3:30AM Zoom Webinar
Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.
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Aug 14
Michigan Cottage Food Law - August 14, 2025
August 14, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Aug 18
Van Buren DIstrict Library - Preservation Equipment & Freezing
August 18, 2025 5:30PM – 7:00PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045
Explore home food preservation equipment and recipes, along with how to preserve your fruit and vegetables by through blanching and freezing.
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Aug 25
Michigan Cottage Food Law - August 25, 2025
August 25, 2025 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Aug 25
Van Buren DIstrict Library - Water bath Canning Process & Pressure Canning
August 25, 2025 5:30PM – 7:00PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045
Explore home food preservation basics of water bath and pressure canning.
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Sep 8
Michigan Cottage Food Law - September 8, 2025
September 8, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Sep 10
Van Buren DIstrict Library - Hand-On Class: Picking
September 10, 2025 5:30PM – 7:30PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045
Join us as we explore the home preservation technique of pickling.
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Sep 15
Moving Beyond Cottage Food - September 15, 2025
September 15, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar
Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.
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Sep 17
Van Buren DIstrict Library - Hand-On Class: Applesauce
September 17, 2025 5:30PM – 7:30PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045
Join us as we preserve home made applesauce in this hands on home foods preservation class.
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Sep 24
Michigan Cottage Food Law - September 24, 2025
September 24, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Oct 4
Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference
October 4, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
The Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference is a great place to learn about beekeeping and honey bee health!
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Oct 7
Michigan Cottage Food Law - October 7, 2025
October 7, 2025 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Nov 3
Moving Beyond Cottage Food - November 3, 2025
November 3, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar
Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.